Other events

Today - "1940s Weekend & Swing Dance," where visitors can travel back in time to the 1940's World War II era, witness a WWII soldier encampments and demonstrations, a 1940s car show, and the life of people in the coal country during these years, Eckley Miners' Village; admission is $10 for adults 13 to 64 years old, $9 for senior citizens 65 and older, and $6 for children 6 to 12; 570-636-2072.

Wednesday - Luzerne County Historical Society's 80th annual Garden Party and Hat Contest, featuring cocktails in the Hughes Memorial Garden at 5 p.m. and dinner at the Westmoreland Club at 7 p.m.; garden party, $25 for society members and $30 for non-members; dinner and garden party is $65 for members and $75 for non-members; 570-823-6244, ext. 3 by Friday.

Aug. 6 to 10 - Carbon County Fair, featuring rides, food, entertainment, fireworks, a Chinese auction, demolition derby, miniature horse rides, and more, fairgrounds, three miles east of Palmerton; admission is $5 per person for everyone over 6 years old; www .carboncountyfair.com or 610-826-1862.

Aug. 18 - Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of the hit TLC show "Long Island Medium," giving interactive readings to audience members throughout the show and sharing personal stories about her life and her unique gifts, F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 3 and 7 p.m.; tickets start at $39.75, plus fees; 570-826-1100.

Aug. 25 - Back-To-School Bonanza for area children, featuring activities, educational games, refreshments and prizes, hosted by the University of Scranton class of 2017 with support by community partners, Courthouse Square, Scranton, 2 to 4 p.m.; admission, free; 570-941-4419.

Aug. 25 - 22nd annual Ukrainian Folk Festival, celebrating the Ukrainian culture and artistic heritage and showcasing their dazzling folk music, dance and art, Ukrainian American Sport Center, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham, noon to 8 p.m.; admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and free for children 15 years old and under; parking is free; 267-664-3857, eluciw@ comcast.net or www.tryzub.org.

Sept. 1 - Jeff Dunham, one of the most successful ventriloquists of all-time, Great Allentown Fair, 8 p.m.; tickets are $49 and $39; tickets are available at the fair box office and through Ticketmaster online, by phone and at outlets.

Sept. 2 - First NEPA Labor Day Festival, an event to celebrate the rich union history in Northeastern Pennsylvania and to honor two unions, United Mine Workers and the Ladies Garment Workers Union, for their contributions to the community, with all proceeds benefiting the Keystone Wounded Warriors, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 11 a.m.; also featured will be a home run hitting contest at 8 a.m. in Kirby Park, two performances by the Eckley Miners Patchtown Players, live music, vendors and amusement activities for children; 570-466-4103.

Sept. 14 - Sinbad, the actor and comedian ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 stand-up comedians of all-time, Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside, 9 p.m.; tickets range in price from $42.50 to $52.50; 215-572-7650 or www.keswicktheatre.com.

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